My parakeet experience.

Parakeets are great pets to have. They are pretty, with lots of colorful feathers. They are also active with the owner. They are fun to play with --- and my parakeets were not shy at all. They would fly around, and also climb onto my fingers.They do require some equipment ---- a cage, feed, paper towels, toys, etc. They can also be quite loud. They do require a little bit of time --- to clean the cages, to change the feed and water, etc. Also, it's good if the owner plays with the parakeet ---- if they do not get enough exercise, they can be susceptible to illness.All in all, parakeets are a great and fun pet to have. Be prepared to sacrifice a little bit of time, however!